Mimí Derba
ActingAbout Mimí Derba
Mimí Derba (1893–1953) was a Mexican actress and the first female director in Mexico. Derba founded one of the very first Mexican production companies, Azteca Films. She had a successful career in Vaudeville before entering films.
Mimí Derba Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mimí Derba reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mimí Derba's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 26% of Mimí Derba's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dos tipos de cuidado, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mimí Derba Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mimí Derba's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mimí Derba has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Dos tipos de cuidado | Doña Josefa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Cuatro horas antes de morir | Doña Florencia | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | The Absentee | Doña Elena, madre de Isabel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Sangre en el barrio | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1952 | Acapulco | Abuela de Ricardo | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Oh, Love… How Have You Put Me! | Doña Beatriz | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Mi mujer no es mía | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1951 | Tale of a Heart | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Nosotras, las taquígrafas | Mamá de Bertha | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Rosauro Castro | Doña Margarita | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | La loca de la casa | Madre superiora | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Inmaculada | Madre de Luis Angel | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | Médico de guardia | La Madre (doña Carmen, madre de Jaime) | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | La vida en broma | Doña Eugenia | Average | Similar → |
| 1950 | White hair | Doña Emilia | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | La hija del penal | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Seminarian | Nun | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Prisión de sueños | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Unloved Woman | Dona Mercedes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | El abandonado | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Salon Mexico | Señora directora | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | You the Rich | La Millonaria | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Fantasía ranchera | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | When the Brave Cry | Mamá de Cristina | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Rocambole | Madre de Antonieta | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | La casa de la zorra | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Club verde | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | El capitán Malacara | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Toda una vida | Sra. Isabel Olmedo | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Me he de comer esa tuna | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | Una gitana en México | Doña Engracia | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Woman Without a Soul | Mamá de Teresa | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | La trepadora | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Balajú | Doña Lupe | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | México de mis recuerdos | Tía Gertrudis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Felipe Derblay, el herrero | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Porfirio Díaz | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | A Letter of Love | Doña Rosa | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Wild Flower | Doña Clara | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | La razón de la culpa | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | María Eugenia | Virginia | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | El baisano Jalil | Doña Carmen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Adios mi chaparrita | Doña Panchita | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Café Concordia | Doña Laura | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Refugiados en Madrid | La marquesa | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | María | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Martín Garatuza | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz | Doña Leonor Ma. de Carreto (La Virreyna) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Santa | Doña Elvira | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Dos corazones | - | Average | Similar → |
Mimí Derba - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mimí Derba?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mimí Derba is "Dos tipos de cuidado" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Mimí Derba acted in?
Mimí Derba has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mimí Derba?
Other notable films include "You the Rich", "The Unloved Woman", and "El capitán Malacara".